FORM 10-Q

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington D.C. 20549

 

MARK ONE

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ________ to ________

 

Commission File Number 0-9494

 

ENSERVCO CORPORATION

(Exact Name of registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

Delaware   84-0811316

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

     

501 South Cherry St., Ste. 320

Denver, CO

 

 

80246

(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Issuer’s telephone number: (303) 333-3678

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that Enservco was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class Outstanding at August 1, 2012
Common stock, $.005 par value 21,778,866

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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Part I – Financial Information  
   
Item 1. Financial Statements  
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 4
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
   
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 6
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 19
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 36
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 36
   
Part II  
   
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 37
   
Item 1A.  Risk Factors 37
   
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 37
   
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 37
   
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 37
   
Item 5. Other Information 37
   
Item 6. Exhibits 37

 

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   June 30,
2012
   December 31,
2011
 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Current Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $635,113   $417,005 
Accounts receivable, net   3,830,825    4,505,254 
Marketable securities   -    150,793 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   894,430    593,291 
Inventories   564,256    549,432 
Deferred tax asset   19,655    187,170 
Total current assets   5,944,279    6,402,945 
           
Property and Equipment, net   15,246,230    15,171,870 
Non-Competition Agreements, net   60,000    180,000 
Goodwill   301,087    301,087 
Other Assets   49,731    64,770 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $21,601,327   $22,120,672 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $2,753,440   $2,954,687 
Line of credit borrowings   2,657,877    2,263,227 
Current portion of long-term debt   3,825,605    3,867,658 
Total current liabilities   9,236,922    9,085,572 
           
Long-Term Liabilities          
Deferred rent payable   21,452    22,044 
Subordinated debt – related party   1,477,760    1,477,760 
Long-term debt, less current portion   7,690,614    8,020,435 
Deferred income taxes, net   42,805    387,487 
Total long-term liabilities   9,232,631    9,907,726 
Total liabilities   18,469,553    18,993,298 
           
Commitments and Contingencies          
           
Stockholders’ Equity          
Common and preferred stock. $.005 par value
     Authorized: 100,000,000 common shares and 10,000,000 preferred shares
     Issued: 21,882,466 common shares and -0- preferred shares
     Treasury Stock: 103,600 common shares
     Outstanding: 21,778,866 common shares and -0- preferred shares at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
   108,894    108,894 
Additional paid-in-capital   6,301,961    6,112,674 
Accumulated deficit   (3,279,081)   (3,117,267)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   -    23,073 
Total stockholders’ equity   3,131,774    3,127,374 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $21,601,327   $22,120,672 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
                 
Revenues  $5,627,382   $4,470,679   $15,165,375   $13,732,200 
                     
Cost of Revenue   4,635,955    3,788,550    11,312,638    9,666,788 
                     
Gross Profit   991.427    682,129    3,852,737    4,065,412 
                     
Operating Expenses                    
General and administrative expenses   944,538    707,377    1,847,898    1,390,410 
Depreciation and amortization   581,250    1,128,865    1,982,442    2,194,539 
Total operating expenses   1,525,788    1,836,242    3,830,340    3,584,949 
                     
(Loss) Income from Operations   (534,361)   (1,154,113)   22,397    480,463 
                     
Other Expense                    
Interest expense   (218,262)   (171,965)   (428,004)   (352,276)
Gain (loss) on disposals of equipment   1,536    -    1,536    (44,286)
Gain on sale of investments   12,891    -    24,653    - 
Other (expense) income   (3,278)   (42,454)   55,185    (37,710)
Total Other Expense   (207,113)   (214,419)   (346,630)   (434,272)
                     
(Loss) Income Before Income Tax Benefit (Expense)   (741,474)   (1,368,532)   (324,233)   46,191 
                     
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)   301,773    518,229    162,417    (11,406)
                     
Net (Loss) Income  $(439,701)  $(850,303)  $(161,816)  $34,785 
                     
Other Comprehensive Loss                      
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax   (1,858)   (2,504)   (23,073)   (83,848)
                     
Comprehensive Loss  $(441,559)  $(852,807)  $(184,889)  $(49,063)
                     
Earnings per Common Share                    
                     
(Loss) Income Per Common Share – Basic  $(0.02)  $(0.04)  $(0.01)  $0.00 
(Loss) Income Per Common Share – Diluted  $(0.02)  $(0.04)  $(0.01)  $0.00 
                     
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding   21,778,866    21,778,866    21,778,866    21,778,866 
Add: Dilutive shares assuming exercise of options and warrants   -    -    -    651,502 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding   21,778,866    21,778,866    21,778,866    22,430,368 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES                    
Net (loss) income  $(439,701)  $(850,303)  $(161,816)  $34,785 
                     
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                    
Depreciation and amortization   581,250    1,128,865    1,982,442    2,194,539 
(Gain) Loss on disposal of equipment   (1,536)   -    (1,536)   44,286 
Realized gain on sale of marketable securities   (12,891)   -    (24,653)   - 
Deferred income taxes   (305,136)   (134,455)   (229,655)   17,111 
Stock-based compensation   144,651    59,184    189,287    108,865 
Warrants issued in consideration to vendor   -    46,353    -    46,353 
Bad debt (recoveries) expense   -    -    (1,739)   345 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities                    
Accounts receivable   2,314,367    1,859,097    676,168    1,245,386 
Income taxes receivable   -    -    -    634,941 
Inventories   14,029    (58,786)   (14,824)   1,323 
Prepaids and other current assets   (67,205)   10,016    (276,486)   (249,761)
Other non-current assets   90,904    (4,544)   15,039    10,389 
Income taxes payable   -    (401,393)   -    - 
Deferred rent payable   (296)   -    (592)   - 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   (951,336)   (339,023)   (201,245)   (528,986)
Net cash provided by operating activities   1,367,100    1,315,011    1,950,390    3,559,576 
                     
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                    
Purchases of property and equipment   (516,854)   (1,134,034)   (1,938,766)   (1,870,701)
Sales of available-for-sale securities   69,746    -    180,208    - 
Proceeds from sales of equipment   3,500    -    3,500    38,787 
Net cash used in investing activities   (443,608)   (1,134,034)   (1,755,058)   (1,831,914)
                     
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                    
Net line of credit (repayments) borrowings   (330,350)   -    394,650    (1,050,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   -    -    1,359,907    - 
Repayment of long-term debt   (877,422)   (442,195)   (1,731,781)   (620,190)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities   (1,207,772)   (442,195)   22,776    (1,670,190)
                     
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (284,280)   (261,218)   218,108    57,472 
                     
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period   919,393    1,956,497    417,005    1,637,807 
                     
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period  $635,113   $1,695,279   $635,113   $1,695,279 
                     
Supplemental cash flow information consists of the following:                    
Cash paid for interest  $207,209   $157,605   $405,898   $323,556 
Cash paid for taxes  $-   $-   $-   $- 
                     
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:                    
Non-cash commitments entered into for leases  $-   $-   $-   $51,526 
Increase (decrease) in fair value of available-for-sale securities  $317   $(3,429)  $29,415   $(136,108)

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been derived from the accounting records of Enservco Corporation (formerly Aspen Exploration Corporation), Heat Waves Hot Oil Services LLC (“Heat Waves”), Dillco Fluid Service, Inc. (“Dillco”), Trinidad Housing LLC, HE Services LLC, Aspen Gold Mining Company, Enservco Frac Services LLC, and Real GC LLC (collectively, the “Company”) as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2012 and the results of operations for the three and six months ending June 30, 2012 and 2011. Any references to “Aspen” in this report are intended to provide reference for certain actions and events that took place prior to the Merger Transaction and are included to give context to the reader. References to “Enservco” and the “Company” are intended to apply to the Company as a whole and on a post Merger Transaction basis.

 

The below table provides an overview of the Company’s current ownership hierarchy:

 

Name

 

State of Formation Ownership Business
Dillco Fluid Service, Inc. (“Dillco”) Kansas 100% by Enservco Oil and natural gas field fluid logistic services primarily in the Hugoton Basin in western Kansas and northwestern Oklahoma.
       
Heat Waves Hot Oil Services LLC (“Heat Waves”) Colorado 100% by Dillco Oil and natural gas well services, including logistics and stimulation
       
HE Services, LLC (“HES”) Nevada 100% by Heat Waves No active business operations.  Owns construction equipment used by Heat Waves.
       
Real GC, LLC (“Real GC”) Colorado 100% by Heat Waves No active business operations.  Owns real property in Garden City, Kansas that is utilized by Heat Waves. 
       
Trinidad Housing, LLC (“Trinidad Housing”) Colorado 100% by Dillco. No active business operations.
       
Enservco Frac Services, LLC Delaware 100% by Enservco No active business operations. 
       
Aspen Gold Mining Company Colorado 100% by Enservco No active business operations. 

 

On July 27, 2010 Dillco became a wholly owned subsidiary of Aspen (the “Merger Transaction”). At the time of the Merger Transaction Aspen was not engaged in active business operations whereas Dillco conducted operations both directly and through subsidiary entities.

 

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all of the normal and recurring adjustments necessary to fairly present the interim financial information set forth herein have been included. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results of a full year or of future years.

  

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The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and follow the same accounting policies and methods of their application as the most recent annual financial statements. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related footnotes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Enservco Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2011. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company continually monitors its positions with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions with which it invests.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to customers. The Company provides a reserve for doubtful accounts based on a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information and existing economic conditions. The provision for uncollectible amounts is continually reviewed and adjusted to maintain the allowance at a level considered adequate to cover future losses. The allowance is management's best estimate of uncollectible amounts and is determined based on historical performance that is tracked by the Company on an ongoing basis. The losses ultimately incurred could differ materially in the near term from the amounts estimated in determining the allowance. As of June 30, 2012 the Company has recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $100,000. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 the Company recorded bad debt expense (recoveries) of $-0- and $(1,739), respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 the Company recorded bad debt expense of $-0- and $345, respectively.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory consists primarily of diesel fuel and chemicals that are used in the servicing of oil wells and is carried at the lower of cost or market in accordance with the first in, first out method. The Company periodically reviews the value of items in inventory and provides write-downs or write-offs of inventory based on its assessment of market conditions. Write-downs and write-offs are charged to cost of goods sold.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consists of (1) trucks, trailers and pickups; (2) trucks that are in various stages of fabrication; (3) real property which includes land and buildings used for office and shop facilities and wells used for the disposal of water; and (4) other equipment such as tools used for maintaining and repairing vehicles, office furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company charges repairs and maintenance against income when incurred and capitalizes renewals and betterments, which extend the remaining useful life or expand the capacity of the assets. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 5 to 30 years.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company reassessed the estimated useful lives of its trucks and equipment (including its well servicing units and equipment, fluid services equipment, construction equipment, and other vehicles) as well as the estimated useful lives of its disposal wells. Through this assessment, the Company increased the useful lives of its trucks and equipment from 5-7 years to 10 years, and increased the useful lives of its disposal wells from 7-10 years to 15 years. The Company has determined that this adjustment to its useful lives is a change in accounting estimate and has accounted for the change prospectively; i.e. the accounting change impacts the three months ended June 30, 2012 and future periods. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the change in accounting estimate lowered depreciation for the periods by approximately $860,000 (pre-tax difference), increasing Income from Operations or Loss from Operations (as applicable) and correspondingly Net (Loss) Income by this amount, or by approximately $0.02 earnings per basic and diluted common share.

 

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Leases

 

The Company conducts a major part of its operations from leased facilities. Each of these leases is accounted for as an operating lease. Normally, the Company records rental expense on its operating leases over the lease term as it becomes payable. If rental payments are not made on a straight-line basis, per terms of the agreement, the Company records a deferred rent expense and recognizes the rental expense on a straight-line basis throughout the lease term. The majority of the Company’s facility leases contain renewal clauses and expire through November 2016. In most cases, management expects that in the normal course of business, leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases.

 

The Company entered into several capital leases in order to acquire trucks and equipment. Each of these leases allow the Company to retain title of the equipment leased through the lease agreements upon final payment of all principal and interest due. The Company records the assets and liabilities associated with these leases at the present value of the minimum lease payments per the lease agreement. The assets and associated liabilities are separately identified in the balance sheet. The assets are classified as Property and Equipment and the liabilities are classified as current and long-term liabilities based on the contractual terms of the agreements and their associated maturities.

 

Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recovered. The Company looks primarily to the discounted future cash flows in its assessment of whether or not long-lived assets have been impaired. No impairments were recorded during both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue when evidence of an arrangement exists, the fee is determinable, services are provided, and collection is reasonably assured. It should be noted that due to the seasonality of the Company’s operations, a significant portion of revenues are recognized during the colder, winter months of the year. Therefore, the Company believes that, the revenues recognized for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 are not indicative of quarterly revenues through the remainder of the fiscal year.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the diluted weighted average number of common shares. The diluted weighted average number of common shares is computed using the treasury stock method for common stock that may be issued for outstanding stock options.

 

As of June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had outstanding Stock-based Option Awards and Warrants to acquire an aggregate of 2,655,000 and 2,650,000 shares of Company common stock, respectively, which have a potentially dilutive impact on earnings per share. Dilution is not permitted if there are net losses during the period. As such, the Company does not show any incremental shares impacting dilutive earnings per share, resulting in a difference between the basic earnings per share and dilutive earnings per share, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, or for the three months ended June 30, 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the incremental shares of the options and warrants to be included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share had a dilutive impact on the Company’s earnings per share of 651,502 shares.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Non-Competition Agreements. The non-competition agreements with the sellers of Heat Waves, Hot Oil Express, and Dillco have finite lives and are being amortized over a five-year period (Note 3). The Dillco non-competition agreement was written off in June 2009 upon the death of the contracted party. Amortization expense is expected to be recognized through June 2013.

 

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Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, recorded in connection with the acquisitions of Heat Waves. Goodwill is not amortized but is assessed for impairment at least annually.

 

Impairment. The Company assesses goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests if events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value below its carrying amount. Guidance requires that the impairment test be performed through the application of a two-step fair value test. The Company utilizes this two-step method and recognizes a goodwill impairment loss in the event that the fair value of the reporting unit does not exceed its carrying value. During fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, the Company performed the annual impairment test and determined that no impairment existed. As of June 30, 2012, the Company did not note any events that occurred, nor did any circumstances change, that would result in an impairment of goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite lives as of the last annual test performed.

 

Marketable Securities

 

The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in debt and equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such determinations at each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as held to maturity when the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Debt securities for which the Company does not have the intent or ability to hold to maturity are classified as available for sale. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded as either short term or long term on the Balance Sheet, based on contractual maturity date and are stated at amortized cost. Marketable securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings. Debt and marketable equity securities not classified as held to maturity or as trading, are classified as available for sale, and are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, included in the determination of comprehensive income and reported in stockholders’ equity.

 

The fair value of substantially all marketable securities is determined in reference to quoted market prices. The estimated fair value of securities for which there are no quoted market prices is based on similar types of securities that are traded in the market.

 

Loan Fees and Other Deferred Costs

 

In the normal course of business, the Company often enters into loan agreements with its primary lending institutions. The majority of these lending agreements require origination fees and other fees in the course of executing the agreements. For all costs associated with the execution of the lending agreements, the Company recognizes these as capitalized costs and defers the expensing of these costs over the term of the loan agreement. These deferred costs are classified on the balance sheet as current or long-term assets based on the contractual terms of the loan agreements. All other costs not associated with the execution of the loan agreements are expensed as incurred.

 

Deferred Rent Liability

 

The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the rental agreement. Deferred rent liability is recognized as the difference between rent expense recorded and actual cash payments made and is recorded as a Long-Term Liability as a separate line item on the accompanying consolidated Balance Sheet. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, deferred rent liability totaled $21,452 and $22,044, respectively.

 

Income Taxes

 

Enservco LLC (a Nevada limited liability company, which until the time of the Merger Transaction in July 2010 served as the holding company for the Company’s various operating entities) and its subsidiaries, with the exception of Dillco (which is a C Corporation subject to federal and state income taxes), are limited liability companies and prior to January 1, 2010 were not subject to federal or state income taxes. On January 1, 2010 Enservco LLC elected to be taxed as a corporation. Therefore, prior to January 1, 2010 no provision or liability for income taxes has been included in the accompanying financial statements, except for income taxes relating to the financial statements of Dillco and Aspen (the current parent (or holding) company for the Company’s operations and assets).

 

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The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets (Note 7) based on the differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities will be recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income taxes are classified as a net current or non-current asset or liability based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting purposes.  A deferred tax asset or liability that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting is classified according to the expected reversal date.  The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that it believes is more likely than not expected to be realized.

 

The Company accounts for any uncertainty in income taxes by recognizing the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company measures the tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The application of income tax law is inherently complex. Laws and regulations in this area are voluminous and are often ambiguous.  As such, the Company is required to make many subjective assumptions and judgments regarding income tax exposures. Interpretations of and guidance surrounding income tax law and regulations change over time and may result in changes to the Company’s subjective assumptions and judgments which can materially affect amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income. The result of the reassessment of the Company’s tax positions did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Interest and penalties associated with tax positions are recorded in the period assessed as general and administrative expenses. No interest or penalties have been assessed as of June 30, 2012. The Company files tax returns in the United States and in the states in which it conducts its business operations. The tax years 2008 through 2010 remain open to examination in the taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.

 

Fair Value

 

The Company follows authoritative guidance that applies to all financial assets and liabilities required to be measured and reported on a fair value basis. The Company also applies the guidance to non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including non-competition agreements and goodwill. The guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  The guidance establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.

 

Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. The Company did not change its valuation techniques nor were there any transfers between hierarchy levels during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. The financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs as follows:

 

Level 1: Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities that are observable for the asset or liability; or

Level 3: Unobservable pricing inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources, such as discounted cash flow models or valuations.

 

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Stock-based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 718, “Stock Compensation”, which required companies to recognize compensation expense for the share-based payments based on the estimated fair value of the awards.

 

Management Estimates

 

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Note 3 - Non-Competition Agreements

 

Non-competition agreements consist of the following as of June 30, 2012:

 

Non-competition agreements - net, at January 1, 2011  $420,000 
Amortization for the year ended December 31, 2011   (240,000)
Non-competition agreements - net, at December 31, 2011   180,000 
Amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2012   (120,000)
Non-competition agreements - net, at June, 2012  $60,000 

 

Amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 totaled $60,000 and $120,000, respectively.

 

Amortization expense on these non-competition agreements for each of the next two years will be as follows:

 

 Twelve Months Ending June 30,      
        
 2013   $60,000 
 2014    - 
 Total   $60,000 

  

Note 4 - Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consists of the following as of:

 

  

June 30, 2012

  

December 31, 2011

 
           
Trucks and vehicles  $24,418,622   $22,050,564 
Other equipment   2,922,202    2,888,663 
Buildings and improvements   2,947,305    2,947,305 
Trucks in process   388,180    852,975 
Capitalized truck leases   455,093    455,093 
Land   701,420    701,420 
Disposal wells   620,104    620,104 
Total property and equipment   32,452,926    30,516,124 
Accumulated depreciation   (17,206,696)   (15,344,254)
           
Property and equipment - net  $15,246,230   $15,171,870 

 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended June, 2012 and 2011 totaled $521,250 and $1,068,865, respectively. Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 totaled $1,862,442 and $2,074,539, respectively.

 

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Note 5 - Debt

 

Long-term debt consists of the following as of:

 

   June 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
Term Loan entered into as part of the debt refinancing in June 2010 with an original principal balance of $9.1 million, payable in monthly interest only payments from July 2010 to June 2011 with fixed monthly principal and interest installments of $225,139 beginning July 2011 until March 2015. Interest at Prime plus 1% with a 5.5% floor (5.5% at June 30, 2012), collateralized by equipment, inventory, and accounts of the Company, guaranteed by the subsidiaries and one of the stockholders of the Company,  and subject to financial covenants  $6,910,487   $8,050,472 
           
Notes payable to stockholder, subordinated to all bank debt, fixed interest at 3% compounding annually, interest paid in arrears December 31st of each year, due in December 2018.   1,477,760    1,477,760 
           
Notes payable to equipment finance companies, interest at 2.97% to 4.74%, due in monthly principal and interest installments through January 2012, secured by equipment.   -    27,753 
           
Note payable to the seller of Heat Waves.  The note was garnished by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) in 2009 and is due on demand; payable in monthly installments of $3,000 per agreement with the IRS.   332,000    350,000 
           
Mortgage payable to a bank, interest at 8%, due in monthly payments through February 2015 with a balloon payment of $111,875 on March 15, 2015, secured by land, guaranteed by one of the Company’s stockholders.   224,410    242,543 
           
Note payable entered into with a lending institution in order to purchase field equipment, interest at a fixed rate of 6.50%.  Term of 48 months, due in monthly installments of $10,294 through December 2015.   376,988    - 
           
Mortgage payable to a bank, interest at 8%, payable in monthly payments through January 2017 with a balloon payment of $88,118 on February 1, 2017, secured by land.   142,653    147,631 
           
Notes payable to vehicle finance companies, interest at fixed rates from 6.19% to 10.25%, due in monthly installments through August 2015, secured by vehicles, guaranteed by one of the stockholders.   102,421    139,140 
           
Capital leases entered into with a leasing company in order to purchase trucks and trailers, interest at a fixed rate of 5%.  Truck lease term of 24 months, due in monthly installments through September 2012.  Trailer lease term of 36 months, payments due in monthly installments through September 2013 (Note 8).   131,303    226,900 
           
Note payable entered into with a lending institution in order to purchase field pickup trucks, interest at a fixed rate of 8.05%. Term of 60 months, due in monthly installments of $4,688 through September 2016.   201,714    221,213 
           
Equipment Loan entered into with an original principal balance of $1,000,000, payable in two consecutive interest only payments, beginning December 23, 2010, forty-seven monthly consecutive principal and interest payments of $23,291, beginning February 23, 2011, and one final principal and interest payment of $23,315 due on January 23, 2015.  Interest at Prime plus 1% with a 5.5% floor (5.5% at June 30, 2012), collateralized by equipment purchased with the equipment loan, guaranteed by the subsidiaries and stockholders of the Company, subject to financial covenants.   670,941    789,975 

 

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June 30,

2012

  

December 31,

2011

 
Equipment Loan entered into with an original principal balance of $152,303, payable in forty-seven monthly consecutive principal and interest payments of $3,548, beginning September 1, 2011, and one final principal and interest payment of $3,548 due on August 1, 2015.  Interest at Prime plus 1% with a 5.5% floor (5.5% at June 30, 2012), collateralized by equipment purchased with the equipment loan, guaranteed by the subsidiaries and one of the stockholders of the Company, subject to financial covenants.  $123,322   $140,873 
           
Equipment Loan entered into with an original principal balance of $410,642, payable in forty-seven monthly consecutive principal and interest payments of $9,565, beginning on October 13, 2011, and one final principal and interest payment of $9,565 due on September 13, 2015.  Interest at Prime plus 1% with a 5.5% floor (5.5% at June 30, 2012), collateralized by equipment purchased with the equipment loan, guaranteed by the subsidiaries and one of the stockholders of the Company, subject to financial covenants.   339,933    387,044 
           
Equipment Loan entered into with an original principal balance of $452,795, payable in forty-seven monthly consecutive principal and interest payments of $10,547, beginning on December 9, 2011, and one final principal and interest payment of $10,030 due on November 9, 2015.  Interest at Prime plus 1% with a 5.5% floor (5.5% at June 30, 2012), collateralized by equipment purchased with the equipment loan, guaranteed by the subsidiaries and one of the stockholders of the Company, subject to financial covenants.   392,383    443,909 
           
Equipment Loan entered into with an original principal balance of $895,632, payable in forty-seven monthly consecutive principal and interest payments of $20,859, beginning on March 9, 2012, and one final principal and interest payment of $10,030 due on February 9, 2016.  Interest at Prime plus 1% with a 5.5% floor (5.5% at June 30, 2012), collateralized by equipment purchased with the equipment loan, guaranteed by the subsidiaries and one of the stockholders of the Company, subject to financial covenants.   828,011    - 
           
Real Estate Loan for a facility in North Dakota entered into with an original principal balance of $678,750, amended to $705,000 during February 2012, payable in two payment streams; the first payment stream requires six monthly consecutive interest only payments beginning December 16, 2011, and the second payment stream requires one-hundred and twenty monthly consecutive principal and interest payments of $7,416 beginning on June 16, 2012 and ending May 16, 2022.  Interest is calculated differently for each of the payment streams; interest for payment stream one is 5.0%, and interest for payment stream two is Prime plus 3.5% with a 4.75% floor (4.75% at June 30, 2012).  Loan is collateralized by land and property purchased with the loan, guaranteed by the subsidiaries and one of the stockholders of the Company, subject to financial covenants.   700,620    678,750 
           
Note payable entered into with a lending institution in order to purchase equipment, interest at a fixed rate of 8.2%.  Truck lease term of 60 months, due in monthly installments through January 2017.   39,033    41,890 
           
Total  $12,993,979   $13,365,853 
Less current portion   (3,825,605)   (3,867,658)
Long-term debt, net of current portion  $9,168,374   $9,498,195 

 

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Aggregate maturities of debt are as follows:

 

 Twelve Months Ending June 30,      
        
 2013   $3,825,605 
 2014    3,568,974 
 2015    3,098,652 
 2016    448,918 
 2017    96,890 
 Thereafter    1,954,940 
 Total   $12,993,979 

 

Revolving Line of Credit

 

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the outstanding balance on the revolving line of credit with our primary lender was $2,657,877 and $2,263,227, respectively; maturing on March 31, 2013 (the maturity date was modified subsequent to June 30, 2012 as part of the loan agreement amendment and modification as discussed below within the Covenant Compliance paragraph).

 

Covenant Compliance

 

At December 31, 2011 and at June 30, 2012, the Company did not meet some of the financial covenants imposed by the loan agreements which resulted in an event of default under the loan documents. Great Western Bank has waived the effect of this event of default for both periods and has agreed to modify the debt covenants of the loan agreements for future reporting periods for those covenants which were in default at December 31, 2011 and at June 30, 2012. As a result of the waiver, no default was declared. The Company believes that it is in line to meet the modified debt covenants and all other future covenant requirements.

 

 

Note 6 – Marketable Securities

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

Available-for-sale securities, classified as other current assets, is as follows:

 

      December 31, 2011 
     Amortized Cost   Unrealized Gains in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income   Unrealized Losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income   Sales of Securities   Fair Value 
                            
 Available-for-sale securities   $365,786   $83,817   $(298,810)  $-   $150,793 

  

      June 30, 2012 
     Amortized Cost   Unrealized Gains in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income   Unrealized Losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income   Sales of Securities   Fair Value 
                            
 Available-for-sale securities   $150,793   $30,363   $(948)  $(180,208)  $- 

 

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Net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities in the amount of $29,415 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, have been included in accumulated other comprehensive income.

 

Due to the sale of marketable securities during the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company reversed an additional $27,835 out of the accumulated other comprehensive income balance, resulting in an unrealized loss on available-for-sales securities of $23,073 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and an accumulated other comprehensive income balance of $-0- at June 30, 2012.

 

 

Note 7 – Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense during interim periods is based on applying an estimated annual effective income tax rate to year-to-date income, plus any significant unusual or infrequently occurring items which are recorded in the interim period.  The provision for income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 differs from the amount that would be provided by applying the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 34% to pre-tax income primarily because of state income taxes and estimated permanent differences.

 

The computation of the annual estimated effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and significant judgment including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, projections of the proportion of income earned and taxed in various jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year.  The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, more experience is obtained, additional information becomes known or as the tax environment changes.

 

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Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company leases six facilities under lease commitments that expire through November 2016. Future minimum lease commitments are as follows:

 

 Twelve Months Ending June 30,      
 2013   $269,692 
 2014    160,440 
 2015    149,689 
 2016    151,437 
 2017    24,770 
 Total   $756,028 

 

 

The Company has entered into capital leases for five water transport units (each unit includes one truck and one trailer), which have been included in Property and Equipment (Note 4) and are summarized in the table below as of June 30, 2012:

 

Capitalized Trucks  $218,807 
Capitalized Trailers   236,286 
Less: Accumulated Depreciation   (115,890)
Net Assets Under Capital Leases  $339,203 

 

 

The following is a summary of the future minimum lease payments under capital leases as of June 30, 2012:

 

Twelve Months Ending June 30,  Minimum Lease Payment 
2013  $113,736 
2014   20,994 
2015   - 
Total minimum lease payments   134,730 
Less: Interest   (3,427)
Net minimum lease payments   131,303 
Less: Current portion   (110,441)
Long-term portion of minimum lease payments  $20,862 

 

Note 9 – Stockholder’s Equity

 

2010 Option Plan

 

On July 27, 2010 the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the Aspen Exploration 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”). The aggregate number of shares of our common stock that may be issued through December 31, 2011 under all equity-based awards made under the 2010 Plan is 3,500,000 shares. The number of shares subject to the 2010 Plan may be reset each year, commencing January 1, 2012, based on the number of shares of stock then outstanding. As such, at January 1, 2012 the number of shares of common stock available under the 2010 Plan was reset to 3,266,830 shares; calculated as 15% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock (21,778,866 shares) on that date. The exercise price of the options granted under the 2010 Plan was determined based on the terms and conditions within the 2010 Plan.

 

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Through June 30, 2012 the Company has granted options to acquire a total of 2,655,000 outstanding shares of common stock pursuant to the 2010 Plan, broken out in specific grant dates as noted below:.

 

1.Pursuant to the 2010 Plan, options to acquire an aggregate of 975,000 shares of common stock were granted on the date of the Merger Transaction. The exercise price of these options was based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the second business day following the Company reporting the closing of the Merger Transaction. Of these shares, 225,000 shares vested immediately upon grant and the remaining shares vest ratably over the term of the options.

 

2.Subsequent to the initial granting of the 975,000 shares pursuant to the 2010 Plan, and prior to the six month period ending June 30, 2012, options to acquire an additional 2,275,000 shares of common stock were granted under the 2010 Plan. The exercise price of these options was based either on the closing sale price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant or the ten day average closing price of the Company’s common stock prior to the grant date. These 2,275,000 shares vest over two to three year periods with 633,333 shares having vested on the date of grant. As of June 30, 2012, 1,465,000 of these shares expired for failure to meet established performance goals or as a result of termination of employment.

 

3.During the six month period ending June 30, 2012 an additional 870,000 shares of common stock were granted under the 2010 Plan. The exercise price of these options was based on the closing sale price of the Company’s common stock on the business day following the date of grant. These 870,000 shares vest over two to three year periods with 150,000 shares having vested on the date of grant. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The options issued during the six month period ending June 30, 2012 were valued using the following weighted average assumptions: no dividend yield, expected volatility of 118.83%, risk free interest rate of 0.37% and expected term of 3.4 years.

  

In summary, the 2,655,000 outstanding options issued under the 2010 Plan were valued using the following weighted average assumptions: no dividend yield, expected volatility of 116.08%, risk free interest rate of 0.65% and expected term of 3.2 years. Expected volatility was calculated based upon actual historical stock price movements over the most recent periods through the date of issuance, equal to the expected option term. Expected pre-vesting forfeitures were assumed to be zero. The expected option term was calculated using the “simplified” method.

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense (through operating expense as general and administrative expense) of $144,651 and $189,287, respectively. As of June 30, 2012 the Company had unrecognized expense of $343,974 associated with outstanding options, which will be recognized over the remaining weighted-average period of 1.75 years. The options were classified as equity instruments on the balance sheet at June 30, 2012.

 

2008 Option Plan

 

Through July 27, 2010 Aspen had one equity compensation plan, the “2008 Equity Plan.” An aggregate of 1,000,000 common shares were reserved for issuance under the 2008 Equity Plan and in February 2008 the Board of Directors granted directors and employees options to acquire 775,000 shares which vested based on meeting certain performance goals, exercisable at $2.14 per share through February 27, 2013. Of these, all but 140,431 have expired as of June 30, 2012 for failure to meet established performance goals or as a result of termination of employment. As of December 31, 2011, the Company did not have any unrecognized expense associated with these options.

 

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The options issued under the 2008 Equity Plan were valued using the following weighted average assumptions: no dividend yield, expected volatility of 58%, risk free interest rate of 2.25% and expected term of 3.3 years. Expected volatility was calculated based upon actual historical stock price movements over the most recent periods through the date of issuance, equal to the expected option term. Expected pre-vesting forfeitures were assumed to be zero. The expected option term was calculated using the “simplified” method.

 

Pursuant to the 2008 Equity Plan, on February 15, 2010, Aspen’s Board of Directors granted options to certain Aspen employees and consultants. The options were granted to persons who remained with Aspen and had provided (and were then expected to continue to provide) valuable services to Aspen, and to help align interests of the recipients with those of Aspen and its stockholders. In total, Aspen granted options to acquire 350,000 shares of its common stock which were exercisable at $0.4125 per share (equal to 125% of the closing price on the business day after the day the Company filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2009).

 

Each of the options expires on February 15, 2015. All of the options granted became vested as a result of the Merger Transaction on July 27, 2010. On July 27, 2010, the Company terminated the 2008 Equity Plan, although such termination did not terminate or otherwise affect the contractual rights of persons who hold options to acquire common stock under the 2008 Equity Plan.

 

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The following information summarizes information with respect to options granted under all equity plans:

 

   Number of Shares   Weighted-Average Exercise Price   Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term 
                
Outstanding at December 31, 2010   2,465,431   $0.59    3.34 
Granted   275,000    0.84      
Exercised   -    -      
Forfeited or Expired   -    -      
                
Outstanding at June 30, 2011   2,740,431   $0.62    3.37 
Granted   600,000    1.10      
Exercised   -    -      
Forfeited or Expired   (35,000)   0.84      
                
Outstanding at December 31, 2011   3,305,431   $0.70    3.30 
Granted   1,270,000    0.65      
Exercised   -    -      
Forfeited or Expired   (1,430,000)   0.66      
                
Outstanding at June 30, 2012   3,145,431   $0.70    3.19 
Exercisable at December 31, 2010   1,298,764   $0.49    3.34 
Exercisable at June 30, 2011   1,298,764   $0.49    2.75 
Exercisable at December 31, 2011   2,182,097   $0.71    2.25 
Exercisable at June 30, 2012   1,735,431   $0.70    1.75 

 

 

A summary of the status of nonvested shares underlying the options are presented below:

 

    Number of Shares   Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value 
          
 Nonvested at December 31, 2010    1,166,667   $0.32 
 Granted    275,000    0.62 
 Vested    -      
 Forfeited    -      
             
 Nonvested at June 30, 2011    1,441,667   $0.39 
 Granted    600,000    0.80 
 Vested    (883,333)   0.50 
 Forfeited    (35,000)   0.62 
             
 Nonvested at December 31, 2011    1,123,334   $0.48 
 Granted    1,270,000    0.46 
 Vested    (220,000)   0.34 
 Forfeited    (763,334)   0.57 
             
 Nonvested at June 30, 2012    1,410,000   $0.46 

 

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion provides information regarding the results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and our financial condition, liquidity and capital resources as of June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011. The financial statements and the notes thereto contain detailed information that should be referred to in conjunction with this discussion.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The information discussed in this Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein concerning, among other things, planned capital expenditures, increases in oil and gas production, the number of anticipated wells to be drilled after the date hereof, future cash flows and borrowings, pursuit of potential acquisition opportunities, our financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “may,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “achievable,” “anticipate,” “will,” “continue,” “potential,” “should,” “could,” and similar terms and phrases. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, among others:

 

our $3.3 million working capital deficit at June 30, 2012 ($2.7 million deficit at December 31, 2011) raises concerns regarding our financial and operational capabilities absent raising debt or equity, or improving results of operations, to address the working capital deficit;

 

our ability to generate sufficient cash flows or other sources of liquidity to repay our debt obligations as they become due;

 

future capital requirements and uncertainty of obtaining additional funding on terms acceptable to us;

 

availability of borrowings under our credit facility;

 

historical incurrence of losses;

 

our ability to retain key members of our senior management and key technical employees, and conflicts of interests with respect to our directors;

 

effect of seasonal factors on our business operations;

 

a decline in oil or natural gas production or oil or natural gas prices, the impact of price volatility in the oil and natural gas industries and the impact of general economic conditions on the demand for the services we offer to the oil and natural gas industries;

 

activities of our competitors, many of whom have greater financial resources than we have;

 

geographical diversity of our operations and the difficulties inherent in managing such geographically diverse operations;

 

ongoing U.S. and global economic uncertainty;

 

unanticipated increases in the cost of our operations;

 

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reliance on limited number of customers and creditworthiness of our customers;

 

increases in interest rates and our failure to hedge against possible interest rate increases;

 

impact of environmental, health and safety, and other governmental regulations, and of current or pending legislation;

 

further sales or issuances of common stock and the potentially dilutive impact such sales or issuances may have on our stockholders; and

 

our common stock’s limited trading history.

 

Finally, our future results will depend upon various other risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those detailed in our filings with the SEC and in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report. For additional information regarding risks and uncertainties, please read our filings with the SEC under the Exchange Act and the Securities Act, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this paragraph and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Other than as required under securities laws, we do not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or circumstances, changes in expectations or otherwise.

 

Company Overview and Overview of the Information Presented

 

The Company was incorporated as Aspen Exploration Corporation under the laws of the State of Delaware on February 28, 1980 for the primary purpose of acquiring, exploring and developing oil and natural gas and other mineral properties. On June 30, 2009, Aspen disposed of all of its remaining oil and natural gas producing assets and as a result was no longer engaged in active business operations. On June 24, 2010, Aspen entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization with Dillco Fluid Service, Inc. (“Dillco”) which set forth the terms by which Dillco became a wholly owned subsidiary of Aspen on July 27, 2010 (the “Merger Transaction”).

 

On December 30, 2010, Aspen changed its name to “Enservco Corporation.” As such, throughout this report the terms the “Company” and/or “Enservco” are intended to refer to the Company on a post Merger Transaction basis and as a whole, with respect to both historical and forward looking contexts. As a result of the Merger Transaction, the Company’s fiscal year was modified to be the calendar year as described below.

 

Going forward, and subject to the availability of adequate financing, the Company expects to continue to pursue its growth strategies of exploring additional acquisitions, potentially expanding the geographic areas in which it operates, and diversifying the products and services it provides to customers, as well as making further investments in its assets and equipment. The Company will require additional debt or equity financing to fund the costs necessary to expand the services it offers. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise outside capital or have access to outside funding on reasonable terms, if at all.

  

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Discussion of Operations for the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

 

The following table shows the results of operations for the periods noted. Please see information following the table for management’s discussion of significant changes.

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   % of Revenue    2011   % of Revenue  
   (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)     
                 
Revenues  $5,627,382    100%  $4,470,679    100%
Cost of Revenue   4,635,955    82%   3,788,550    85%
Gross Profit   991,427    18%   682,129    15%
                     
Operating Expenses                    
General and administrative expenses   944,538    17%   707,377    16%
Depreciation and amortization   581,250    10%   1,128,865    25%
Total operating expenses   1,525,788    27%   1,836,242    41%
                     
Loss from Operations   (534,361)   (9%)   (1,154,113)   (26%)
Other Expense   (207,113)   (4%)   (214,419)   (5%)
Loss Before Income Tax Benefit   (741,474)   (13%)   (1,368,532)   (31%)
                     
Income Tax Benefit   301,773    5%   518,229    12%
Net Loss  $(439,701)   (8%)  $(850,303)   (19%)

 

EBITDA:                    
Net Loss  $(439,701)       $(850,303)     
Add (Deduct):                    
Interest Expense   218,262         171,965      
Provision for income taxes   (301,773)        (518,229)     
Depreciation and amortization   581,250         1,128,865      
EBITDA   58,038         (67,702)     
Add (Deduct):                    
Stock-based compensation   144,651         59,184      
Warrants issued   -         46,353      
Gain on disposal of equipment   (1,536)        -      
Gain on sale of investments   (12,891)        -      
Other expense   3,278         42,454      
Adjusted EBITDA*  $191,540        $80,289      
                    
Income Per Common Share:                    
Basic  $(0.02)      $(0.04)    
Diluted  $(0.02)       $(0.04)     
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (used to calculate basic and diluted income per share)                    
Basic   21,778,866         21,778,866      
Diluted   21,778,866         21,778,866      

 

*Note: See below for discussion of the use of non-GAAP financial measurements.

 

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   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   % of Revenue    2011   % of Revenue  
   (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)     
                 
Revenues  $15,165,375    100%  $13,732,200    100%
Cost of Revenue   11,312,638    75%   9,666,788    70%
Gross Profit   3,852,737    25%   4,065,412    30%
                     
Operating Expenses                    
General and administrative expenses   1,847,898    12%   1,390,410    10%
Depreciation and amortization   1,982,442    13%   2,194,539    16%
Total operating expenses   3,830,340    25%   3,584,949    26%
                     
Income from Operations   22,397    0%   480,463    3%
Other Expense   (346,630)   (2%)   (434,272)   (3%)
(Loss) Income Before Income Tax Benefit (Expense)   (324,233)   (2%)   46,191    0%
                     
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)   162,417    1%   (11,406)   0%
Net (Loss) Income  $(161,816)   (1%)  $34,785    0%

 

EBITDA:                    
Net (Loss) Income  $(161,816)      $34,785     
Add (Deduct):                    
Interest Expense   428,004         352,276      
Provision for income taxes   (162,417)        11,406      
Depreciation and amortization   1,982,442         2,194,539      
EBITDA   2,086,213         2,593,006      
Add (Deduct):                    
Stock-based compensation   189,261         108,865      
Warrants issued   -         46,353      
(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment   (1,536)        44,286      
Gain on sale of investments   (24,653)        -      
Other (income) expense   (55,185)        37,710      
Adjusted EBITDA*  $2,194,100        $2,830,220      
                     
Income Per Common Share:
                    
Basic  $(0.01)       $0.00      
Diluted  $(0.01)       $0.00      
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (used to calculate basic and diluted income per share)
                    
Basic   21,778,866         21,778,866      
Diluted   21,778,866         22,430,368      

 

*Note: See below for discussion of the use of non-GAAP financial measurements.

 

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Although Enservco does not have segmented business operations, which would require segment reporting within the notes of its financial statements per general accounting standards, we believe that revenue by service offering may be useful to readers of our financials. The following tables set forth revenue information for the Company’s three service offerings during the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
BY SERVICE OFFERING:  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Fluid Management (1)  $2,101,657   $2,297,385 
Well Enhancement Services (2)   3,313,964    1,823,898 
Well Site Construction and Roustabout Services   211,761    349,396 
Total Revenues  $5,627,382   $4,470,679 

 

   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
BY SERVICE OFFERING:  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Fluid Management (1)  $4,212,883   $4,666,422 
Well Enhancement Services (2)   10,647,818    8,481,263 
Well Site Construction and Roustabout Services   304,674    584,515 
Total Revenues  $15,165,375   $13,732,200 

 

Enservco has also determined that an understanding of the diversity of its operations by geography is important to an understanding of its business operations.  Enservco only does business in the United States, in what it believes are three geographically diverse regions.  The following table sets forth revenue information for the Company’s three geographic regions during the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
BY GEOGRAPHY:  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Eastern USA Region (3)  $241,112   $632,340 
Rocky Mountain Region (4)   2,882,495    1,029,362 
Central USA Region (5)   2,503,775    2,808,977 
Total Revenues  $5,627,382   $4,470,679 

 

   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
BY GEOGRAPHY:  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Eastern USA Region (3)  $1,539,222   $5,327,082 
Rocky Mountain Region (4)   8,407,567    2,797,880 
Central USA Region (5)   5,218,586    5,607,238 
Total Revenues  $15,165,375   $13,732,200 

  

Notes to tables:

(1)Water hauling/disposal and frac tank rental.
(2)Services such as frac heating, acidizing, hot oil services, and pressure testing.
(3)Consists of operations and services performed in the southern region of the Marcellus Shale formation (southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia). Heat Waves is the only Company subsidiary operating in this region.
(4)Consists of western Colorado, northeastern Utah, southeastern Wyoming, western North Dakota, and eastern Montana. Heat Waves is the only Company subsidiary operating in this region.
(5)Consists of southwestern Kansas, northwestern Oklahoma, and northern New Mexico. Both Dillco and Heat Waves engage in business operations in this region.

 

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Revenues

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2012, revenues increased by approximately $1.2 million, or 26%, as compared to the same period in 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, revenues increased by approximately $1.4 million, or 10%, as compared to the same period in 2011.

 

Factors that increased revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to 2011:

 

(1)Opening two new operation centers during September 2011 in a) Cheyenne, Wyoming (to expand service coverage within the D-J Basin and Niobrara formation), and b) Killdeer, North Dakota (to provide new service coverage within the Bakken formation of western North Dakota and eastern Montana). These two new operation centers (located within our Rocky Mountain region) accounted for the majority of the approximate $2.9 million and $8.4 million of revenues generated in our Rocky Mountain region during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. This accounted for an approximate $1.9 million and $5.6 million increase during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, over revenues generated in the Rocky Mountain region during the same periods in 2011;

 

(2)Though the Company was affected by higher-than-average temperatures and moderate weather during the first quarter of 2012 (within the regions where the Company performs Well Enhancement services, primarily as it relates to our frac heating and hot oiling services), due to our expansion and organic growth within our Rocky Mountain region we were able to realize a longer heating season during the second quarter of 2012 as compared to prior years. As such, the Company realized revenues from its Well Enhancement services of approximately $3.3 million and $10.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. This accounted for an increase of approximately $1.5 million and $2.2 million of revenues generated from our Well Enhancement services during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011.

 

Factors that decreased revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to 2011:

 

(1)Revenues in the Eastern USA region (the southern Marcellus Shale formation covering southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia) decreased by approximately $400,000 and $3.8 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011. Of the decrease during the six months ended June 30, 2012, approximately $3.0 million relates to Well Enhancement services and $600,000 relates to Fluid Management services;

 

a.Due to higher-than-average temperatures and moderate weather during the 2011 - 2012 winter season (what has been called one of the warmest winters on record), starting late in the fourth quarter of 2011 and continuing through the first quarter of 2012, we redeployed a majority of the assets from our operation center in the Eastern USA region. As a result, revenues in this region for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 decreased significantly, as noted above.

 

(2)Revenues in the Central USA region decreased by approximately $300,000 and $400,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011. Of the decrease during the six months ended June 30, 2012, approximately $200,000 relates to Fluid Management services and $200,000 relates to Well Site Construction and Roustabout Services;

 

a.The decrease in Fluid Management service revenues was largely due to losing a member of our Dillco Fluid Service, Inc. operations management who took his small number of fluid service trucks and equipment and certain customers that he serviced to explore his own business opportunities;

 

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b.The decrease in Well Site Construction and Roustabout Service revenues was largely due to closing down our construction division out of our Garden City, KS operation center and redeploying these assets to our new operation center in North Dakota. These assets began to generate significant revenues within the North Dakota area late in the second quarter of 2012.

 

Historical Seasonality of Revenues. Because of the seasonality of our frac heating and hot oiling business, the second and third quarters are historically our lowest revenue generating periods of our fiscal year. In addition, the revenue mix of our service offerings also changes as our Well Enhancement services (which includes frac heating and hot oiling) decrease as a percentage of total revenues and Fluid Management services and other services increase. The first and fourth quarters of our fiscal year, covering the months during what is known as our “heating season”, have historically made up approximately 60% or more of our total fiscal year revenues, with the remaining 40% historically split evenly between the second and third quarters. Thus, the revenues recognized in our quarterly financials in any given period are not indicative of the annual or quarterly revenues through the remainder of our fiscal years.

 

As an indication of this quarter-to-quarter seasonality, the Company earned approximately $5.6 million of its 2012 revenues during the second quarter of 2012, while earning approximately $9.5 million during the first quarter of 2012. The 2011 comparison was similar; $4.5 million in revenues during the second quarter of 2011 as compared to approximately $9.3 million during the first quarter of 2011. While the Company is pursuing various strategies to lessen these quarterly fluctuations by increasing non-seasonal business opportunities, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in doing so.

 

Costs of Revenues and Gross Profit

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2012

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2012, cost of revenue as a percentage of revenues decreased by approximately 3%, as compared to the same period in 2011. This resulted in an increased gross profit margin of approximately $300,000, or 45%, for the second quarter in 2012 when compared to the same period in 2011. This decrease in the cost of revenue as a percentage of revenues, and resulting increase in our profitability rate, for the three month period ending June 30, 2012 was primarily due to the following factors:

 

(1)As discussed within the Revenues section above, we opened two new operation centers during September 2011 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Killdeer, North Dakota. As discussed above, due to the location of these two new operation centers within our Rocky Mountain region, we experience increased revenues in our Well Enhancement services during the three months ended June 30, 2012 due to an extended heating season as compared to prior years; our revenues from Well Enhancement services increased to $3.3 million during second quarter in 2012 as compared to $1.8 million during the same period in 2011. As noted throughout this report, we realize higher gross profit margins from our Well Enhancement services than any other of our services, which would explain the increased gross profit margins during the second quarter 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2012

 

Although revenues increased by approximately $1.4 million, or 11%, during the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period of 2011, cost of revenue as a percentage of revenues increased by approximately 5%. This resulted in a decreased gross profit margin of approximately $213,000, or 6%, for the second quarter in 2012 when compared to the same period in 2011. This increase in the cost of revenue as a percentage of revenues and resulting declining profitability rate for the six months ending June 30, 2012 is primarily due to the following factors:

 

(1)The Company relies heavily on the ability to generate the majority of its revenues and gross profit during the heating season (during the first and fourth quarters of our fiscal year), when temperatures are generally colder through its frac heating and hot oiling services. During the start of the 2011-2012 heating season, the Company fully staffed its operational centers with drivers and operators in order to meet the expected demand during the heating season. However, due to higher-than-expected temperatures in all Company locations, the expected demand for our heating services (frac heating and hot oiling) did not begin to materialize until midway through the first quarter of 2012, which still did not meet our projections. As such, the Company experienced significant operation costs during the first three months within the six month period ended June 30, 2012 without achieving the expected revenues, resulting in increased cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues, thereby decreasing gross margins;

 

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(2)An increase in labor costs (salary and wages, benefits, etc,) and site overhead during the first three months within the six month period ended June 30, 2012 due to the opening in September 2011 of two new operation centers in Cheyenne, WY and Killdeer, ND. We hired and trained employees at these and each of our locations to meet expected demand in anticipation of a normal heating season. When, as discussed above, revenues were adversely affected by warm weather, we experienced an increase in labor costs as a percentage of revenues;

 

(3)An overall increase in the price of fuel and other transportation costs during the period; and

 

(4)An increase in costs for repairs and general maintenance during the period due to the increased truck and equipment fleet; the Company has incurred over $7.0 million of truck and equipment purchases within the last six quarters.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012

 

Although general and administrative expenses remained relatively consistent as a percentage of revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the same period 2011 (only increasing by 2% and 1%, respectively), the amount spent on our general and administrative expenses increased during the three and six months ending June 30, 2012 by approximately $240,000 or 34% and $460,000 or 33%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011.

 

In general, this increase reflects costs incurred by the Company for professional fees in connection with efforts to refinance our current debt obligations and to secure other outside financing, costs incurred for corporate franchise taxes (due to the increase in authorized shares), costs incurred to hire outside consultants to manage and oversee our human resources and investor relations, and costs incurred in order to employ and retain experienced personnel to meet corporate management and staff needs; which included increased salary, benefits, and bonus expenses during the period. The increase is also due to non-cash expenses for the issuance of stock options to employees; issued in current and future periods (these expenses are recognized over the expected life of the options, subject to vesting terms). This non-cash increase in expense was offset by releasing the cumulative expense in the current period for stock options which were forfeited by former Company employees; releasing the total amount for current and past periods within the current period.

 

We anticipate that our general and administrative expenses will continue to increase as our operations increase, and as we continue to seek for additional capital opportunities, although we expect to be able to maintain our general and administrative expenses as a reasonable and consistent percentage of revenues.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012

 

Our depreciation and amortization expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to 2011, by approximately 15% and 3%, respectively. During the three month period ending June 30, 2012, the Company reassessed the estimated useful lives of its trucks and equipment (including its well servicing units and equipment, fluid services equipment, construction equipment, and other vehicles) as well as the estimated useful lives of its disposal wells. Through this assessment, the Company increased the useful lives of its trucks and equipment and of its disposal wells. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the change in accounting estimate (impacting the current and future periods) decreased depreciation for the periods by approximately $860,000 (pre-tax difference). This decrease in depreciation for the three and six months ending June 30, 2012 due to the change in accounting noted above was offset by an increase in depreciation due to property and equipment purchases during fiscal year 2011 of approximately $5.3 million and another $1.9 million in purchases during the first two quarters of 2012.

 

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Results of Operations

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2012

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2012, our loss from operations as a percentage of revenues decreased by approximately 17%, a decrease in loss from operations of approximately $620,000, or 54%, as compared to the same period in 2011. As discussed within the Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit, General and Administrative Expenses, and Depreciation and Amortization sections above, this decrease in our loss from operations during the three months ending June 30, 2012 was primarily a result of the $300,000 or 45% increase in our gross profit margins (due to an extended heating season) and a $550,000 or 49% decrease in depreciation expense, offset by a $240,000 or 34% increase in our general and administrative expenses, as compared to the same period in 2011.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2012

 

Although revenues increased by approximately $1.4 million, or 11%, during the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period of 2011, our income from operations as a percentage of revenues decreased by approximately 3%, a decrease in income from operations of approximately $460,000, or 96%, as compared to the same period in 2011. As discussed within the Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit, General and Administrative Expenses, and Depreciation and Amortization sections above, this decrease in our income from operations during the six months ending June 30, 2012 was primarily a result of the $213,000 or 6% decrease in our gross profit margins (as a result of a record warm winter) and a $460,000 or 33% increase in our general and administrative expenses, offset by a $210,000 or 10% decrease in depreciation expense, as compared to the same period in 2011.

 

Notwithstanding the $460,000 decrease in our income from operations during six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company experienced positive cash flow from operations for the period of approximately $2.0 million. As cash flow from operations continues to improve, we are hopeful that our income from operations and net income will also continue to improve. While we cannot provide any assurance that the improvements in cash flow from operations will continue as recognized during 2012, we intend to continue to monitor all of the components and work to achieve operational and cash flow efficiencies.

 

Management believes that this improvement in operations reflects the beneficial effect of our increased operations and our focus on obtaining profitability. We believe that as long as we are able to maintain our costs under control and increase our revenues as a result of our expanding geographical regions and service areas, our financial performance will continue to improve over the long run, although during the short term and thereafter on a quarter-to-quarter basis, there may still be periods of loss.

 

Income Taxes

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2012

 

The decrease in the income tax benefit for the three months ending June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period during 2011 was due to a decrease in the Company’s loss before taxes of approximately $630,000; from approximately $1.4 million loss before taxes during the second quarter of 2011 to approximately $740,000 loss before taxes for the same period during 2012.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2012

 

The increase in the income tax benefit for the six months ending June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period during 2011 was due to an increase in the Company’s loss before taxes of approximately $370,000; from approximately $50,000 income before taxes during the second quarter of 2011 to approximately $320,000 loss before taxes for the same period during 2012.

 

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Adjusted EBITDA*

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of our net income to our Adjusted EBITDA on a historical basis for each of the periods indicated:

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Net Loss  $(439,701)  $(850,303)
Add (Deduct):          
Interest Expense   218,262    171,965 
Provision for income taxes   (301,773)   (518,229)
Depreciation and amortization   581,250    1,128,865 
           
EBITDA   58,038    (67,702)
Add (Deduct):          
Stock-based compensation   144,651    59,184 
Warrants issued   -    46,353 
Gain on disposal of equipment   (1,536)   - 
Gain on sale of investments   (12,891)   - 
Other expense   3,278    42,454 
Adjusted EBITDA*  $191,540   $80,289 

  

 

   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Net (Loss) Income  $(161,816)  $34,785 
Add (Deduct):          
Interest Expense   428,004    352,276 
Provision for income taxes   (162,417)   11,406 
Depreciation and amortization   1,982,442    2,194,539 
           
EBITDA   2,086,213    2,593,006 
Add (Deduct):          
Stock-based compensation   189,261    108,865 
Warrants issued   -    46,353 
(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment   (1,536)   44,286 
Gain on sale of investments   (24,653)   - 
Other (income) expense   (55,185)   37,710 
Adjusted EBITDA*  $2,194,100   $2,830,220 

 

*Note: See below for discussion of the use of non-GAAP financial measurements.

 

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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Non-GAAP results are presented only as a supplement to the financial statements and for use within management’s discussion and analysis based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The non-GAAP financial information is provided to enhance the reader's understanding of the Company’s financial performance, but no non-GAAP measure should be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of the most directly comparable GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures are provided herein.

 

EBITDA is defined as net income plus or minus net interest plus taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes from EBITDA stock-based compensation and, when appropriate, other items that management does not utilize in assessing the Company’s operating performance (see list of these items to follow below). None of these non-GAAP financial measures are recognized terms under GAAP and do not purport to be an alternative to net income as an indicator of operating performance or any other GAAP measure. Management uses these non-GAAP measures in its operational and financial decision-making, believing that it is useful to eliminate certain items in order to focus on what it deems to be a more reliable indicator of ongoing operating performance and the Company’s ability to generate cash flow from operations. Management also believes that investors may find non-GAAP financial measures useful for the same reasons, although investors are cautioned that non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for GAAP disclosures.

 

All of the items included in the reconciliation from Net Income to EBITDA and from EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA are either (i) non-cash items (e.g., depreciation, amortization of purchased intangibles, stock-based compensation, etc.) or (ii) items that management does not consider to be useful in assessing the Company’s operating performance (e.g., income taxes, gain on sale of investments, loss on disposal of assets, etc.). In the case of the non-cash items, management believes that investors can better assess the Company’s operating performance if the measures are presented without such items because, unlike cash expenses, these adjustments do not affect the Company’s ability to generate free cash flow or invest in its business.

 

Because not all companies use identical calculations, the Company’s presentation of non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. However, these measures can still be useful in evaluating the Company’s performance against its peer companies because management believes the measures provide users with valuable insight into key components of GAAP financial disclosures.

 

Adjusted EBITDA increased by approximately $110,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and decreased by approximately $640,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in 2011.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2012

 

For the three months ending June 30, 2012, the major component causing the positive change to Adjusted EBITDA was the increase in gross profit margins due to the extended heating season, as the result of opening two new operation centers within our Rocky Mountain region.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2012

 

For the six months ending June 30, 2012, the major components causing the negative change to Adjusted EBITDA were due to:

 

1)An increase in the Cost of Revenues (decrease in the gross profit margins) during the first half of 2012 due to an increase in labor and site costs in order to fully staff each operation center for the heating season, which resulted in lower-than-expected capacity due to higher-than-average temperatures and moderate weather, and increased labor and site costs for our two new operation centers in North Dakota and Wyoming - as discussed in the Costs of Revenues & Gross Profit section above, and

 

2)An increase in General and Administrative expenses due to costs incurred by the Company for professional fees in connection with efforts to refinance our current debt obligations and to secure other outside financing, costs incurred for corporate franchise taxes, costs incurred to hire outside consultants, costs incurred in order to employ and retain experienced personnel to meet corporate management and staff needs, and costs incurred due to the impact of non-cash stock-based compensation expense - as discussed in the General and Administrative Expenses section above.

  

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The following table summarizes our statements of cash flows for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 and (combined with working capital from the above table and discussion below) are important for understanding our liquidity:

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Net cash provided by operating activities  $1,367,100   $1,315,011 
Net cash used in investing activities   (443,608)   (1,134,034)
Net cash used in financing activities   (1,207,772)   (442,195)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (284,280)   (261,218)
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period   919,393    1,956,497 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period  $635,113   $1,695,279 

 

 

   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Net cash provided by operating activities  $1,950,390   $3,559,576 
Net cash used in investing activities   (1,755,058)   (1,831,914)
Net cash provided (used) in financing activities   22,776    (1,670,190)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents   218,108    57,472 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period   417,005    1,637,807 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period  $635,113   $1,695,279 

 

The following table sets forth a summary of certain aspects of our balance sheet at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

   June 30,
2012
   December 31,
2011
 
   (Unaudited)     
           
Current Assets  $5,944,279   $6,402,945 
Total Assets   21,601,327    22,120,672 
Current Liabilities   9,236,922    9,085,572 
Total Liabilities   18,469,553    18,993,298 
Working Capital (Current Assets net of Current Liabilities)   (3,292,643)   (2,682,627)
Stockholders’ equity   3,131,774    3,127,374 

 

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In current and prior periods, we have relied on cash generated from operations, borrowings under our credit facility and the cash that became available to us as a result of the Merger Transaction to satisfy our liquidity needs. Our ability to fund operating cash flow shortfalls, fund capital expenditures, and make acquisitions will depend upon our future operating performance, and more broadly, on the availability of equity and debt financing, of which there can be no assurance and which will be affected by prevailing economic conditions in our industry and financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control.

 

At December 31, 2011, we had approximately $740,000 available under our asset based, revolving credit facility. During the first three months of 2012, we borrowed the entire available balance and had no remaining balance available through our revolving credit facility at March 31, 2012. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we were able to pay down a portion of this revolving credit facility using cash from operations, but were limited to any additional borrowings through the credit facility due to a decreasing accounts receivable balance; the revolving credit facility is collateralized by, and limited to, our account receivable balance. Our ability to fund our current operations and planned 2012 capital expenditures will primarily depend on our future operating performance, our ability to borrow from our primary lender or our ability to obtain credit facilities through an alternative lender, and our ability to raise outside capital.

 

Based on our existing operating performance we believe we will have adequate funds to meet operational and capital expenditure needs for fiscal year 2012. In addition, we are currently investigating opportunities with lending institutions to refinance the debt facilities with our primary lender. If our estimates about our future operating performance turn out to be inaccurate, or if we are unable to raise additional capital, the Company will adjust its capital expenditures accordingly.

 

The credit agreements evidencing our debt facilities contain standard covenants regarding leverage, minimum net worth, debt service coverage, additional debt limitations and loan to value ratios. At December 31, 2011 and at June 30, 2012, the Company did not meet some of the financial covenants imposed by the loan agreements which resulted in an event of default under the loan agreements with Great Western Bank (our primary lender). Great Western Bank waived this event of default and modified the debt covenants of the loan agreements for future periods for those covenants which were in default at December 31, 2011 and at June 30, 2012. The Company believes that it is in line to meet the modified debt covenants and all other future covenant requirements.

 

As of June 30, 2012 we had a working capital deficit of approximately $3.3 million, a decrease in working capital of approximately $610,000 as compared to our 2011 fiscal year end. There were various components contributing to the second quarter 2012 decrease in the working capital:

 

Factors that had a negative effect on our working capital –

 

1.A decrease in accounts receivable of approximately $675,000 due to a 13% ($800k) decrease in revenues from the fourth quarter of 2011 to the second quarter of 2012 due to coming off the heating season during the second quarter of 2012 and also due to collection of several large past due balances during the second quarter of 2012 (due to average collection period of 45-60 days on accounts receivable);

 

2.An increase in the outstanding balance on the revolving line of credit facility of approximately $400,000; and

 

3.A decrease in marketable securities of approximately $150,000 due to the sale of securities at approximately $180,000, offset by the gain on sale of securities by approximately $30,000.

 

Factors that increased our working capital –

 

1.A decrease in accounts payable and accrued expense of approximately $200,000 due to timing of operating expenses incurred during the beginning of the heating season (e.g. propane, diesel, travel, and other cost of goods in late 2011 and early 2012) which were paid by period end.; and

 

2.An increase of $300,000 in prepaid expenses and other currents assets resulting primarily due to the Heat Waves and Dillco General, Property, Auto, Equipment, and Umbrella insurance renewals during the period.

 

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Investing and Financing Activities

 

Our capital expenditures for the three and six months ending June 30, 2012 were approximately $500,000 and $1.9 million, respectively, as compared to approximately $1.1 million and $1.9 million during the same periods in 2011, respectively. Also, in order to fund some of our capital expenditures we sold some of our marketable securities during the first six months of 2012 resulting in proceeds of approximately $70,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, and $180,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we disposed of obsolete or retired trucks and equipment resulting in proceeds of approximately $3,500, and also disposed of obsolete or retired trucks and equipment through several transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2011 resulting in proceeds of approximately $40,000. These items combined explain the significant decrease of approximately $690,000 in the cash used in investing activities during the three months ended June 30, 2012, and the $80,000 decrease in the cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in 2011.

 

As of December 31, 2011 we had executed commitments for additional expenditures of approximately $500,000. As expected, we purchased most of this equipment in the first three months of 2012. At this time we have no executed commitments for additional expenditures for the remaining quarters in 2012.

 

The increase in cash used in financing activities of approximately $770,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011, is primarily due to 1) an increase in the repayment of long-term debt (approximately $880,000 in repayments during the second quarter of 2012 and $440,000 in repayments during the same period 2011) which is the result of the issuance of new equipment credit facilities and truck loans (of approximately $1.4 million) during the first few months of 2012, and 2) repayment on the revolving line of credit of approximately $330,000.

 

The decrease in cash used in financing activities of approximately $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011, is primarily due to 1) net borrowings of approximately $395,000 on the revolving line of credit during 2012 as compared to net repayments on the revolving line of credit of approximately $1.1 million during 2011, 2) proceeds from the issuance of new equipment credit facilities and truck loans (of approximately $1.4 million) during the first few months of 2012, offset by an increase in the repayment of long-term debt (approximately $1.7 million in repayments during 2012 and $620,000 in repayments during 2011) which is the result (as discussed above) of the issuance of new equipment credit facilities and truck loans during the first few months of 2012.

 

Capital Commitments and Obligations

 

The Company’s capital commitments and obligations as of June 30, 2012 consisted of the Term Loan, the Revolving Line of Credit, the Equipment Loans, the Real Estate Loan received to fund the new operation center in North Dakota, as well as certain capital and operating leases and a related party subordinated debt.  General terms and conditions for, and amounts due under, these commitments and obligations are summarized in the notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.  Although these obligations are not obligations of Enservco itself, as of the date of this report they are obligations and commitments of the Company on a consolidated basis and may affect the Company’s liquidity and financial obligations going forward.

 

Going forward, and subject to the availability of adequate financing, the Company hopes to expand its business operations, by expanding its operations into new regions of the country, acquiring additional equipment, increasing the volume of services we currently offer, expanding the services it offers to its customers, and engaging in strategic transactions with companies that offer services that are similar or complementary to those that the Company offers.

 

Management has taken various preliminary steps to explore geographical and service offering expansion. To fully implement certain of these activities the Company likely will need to raise additional capital or borrow funds from its existing lender(s) or from other third parties. The Company believes that it can utilize cash flows to finance its current plans. However, should the Company desire to engage in certain strategic transactions or other significant expansions of its business operations it will likely have to obtain outside financing. There can be no assurance that financing will be available to the Company on reasonable terms, if at all.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make a variety of estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. and (ii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods covered by the financial statements.

 

Our management routinely makes judgments and estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. As the number of variables and assumptions affecting the future resolution of the uncertainties increase, these judgments become even more subjective and complex. Although we believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in estimates and assumptions based upon actual results may have a material impact on our results of operation and/or financial condition. Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q.

 

While all of the significant accounting policies are important to the Company’s financial statements, the following accounting policies and the estimates derived there from have been identified as being critical.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to customers. The Company provides a reserve for doubtful accounts based on a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information and existing economic conditions. The provision for uncollectible amounts is continually reviewed and adjusted to maintain the allowance at a level considered adequate to cover future losses. The allowance is management's best estimate of uncollectible amounts and is determined based on historical performance that is tracked by the Company on an ongoing basis. The losses ultimately incurred could differ materially in the near term from the amounts estimated in determining the allowance.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue when evidence of an arrangement exists, the fee is determinable, services are provided, and collection is reasonably assured.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consists of (1) trucks, trailers and pickups; (2) trucks that are in various stages of fabrication; (3) real property which includes land and buildings used for office and shop facilities and wells used for the disposal of water; and (4) other equipment such as tools used for maintaining and repairing vehicles, office furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company charges repairs and maintenance against income when incurred and capitalizes renewals and betterments, which extend the remaining useful life or expand the capacity of the assets. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 5 to 30 years.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company reassessed the estimated useful lives of its trucks and equipment (including its well servicing units and equipment, fluid services equipment, construction equipment, and other vehicles) as well as the estimated useful lives of its disposal wells. Through this assessment, the Company increased the useful lives of its trucks and equipment from 5-7 years to 10 years, and increased the useful lives of its disposal wells from 7-10 years to 15 years. The Company has determined that this adjustment to its useful lives is a change in accounting estimate and has accounted for the change prospectively; i.e. the accounting change impacts the three months ended June 30, 2012 and future periods. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the change in accounting estimate lowered depreciation for the periods by approximately $860,000 (pre-tax difference), increasing Income from Operations or decreasing Loss from Operations (as applicable) and correspondingly Net (Loss) Income by this amount, or by approximately $0.02 earnings per basic and diluted common share.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory consists primarily of diesel fuel and chemicals that are used in the servicing of oil wells and is carried at the lower of cost or market in accordance with the first in, first out method. The Company periodically reviews the value of items in inventory and provides write-downs or write-offs of inventory based on its assessment of market conditions. Write-downs and write-offs are charged to cost of goods sold.

 

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Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recovered. The Company looks primarily to the discounted future cash flows in its assessment of whether or not long-lived assets have been impaired.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Non-Competition Agreements. The non-competition agreements with the sellers of Heat Waves, Hot Oil Express, and Dillco have finite lives and are being amortized over a five-year period. Amortization expense is expected to be recognized through June 2013.

 

Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, recorded in connection with the acquisitions of Heat Waves. Goodwill is not amortized but is assessed for impairment at least annually.

 

Impairment. The Company assesses goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests if events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value below its carrying amount. Guidance requires that the impairment test be performed through the application of a two-step fair value test. The Company utilizes this two-step method and recognizes a goodwill impairment loss in the event that the fair value of the reporting unit does not exceed its carrying value. During fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, the Company performed the annual impairment test and determined that no impairment existed. As of June 30, 2012, the Company did not note any events that occurred, nor did any circumstances change, that would result in an impairment of goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite lives as of the last annual test performed.

 

Income Taxes

 

Enservco LLC (which served as the holding company for the Company’s various operating entities until the time of the Merger Transaction in July 2010) and its subsidiaries, with the exception of Dillco (which is a C Corporation subject to federal and state income taxes), are limited liability companies and prior to January 1, 2010 were not subject to federal or state income taxes. On January 1, 2010 Enservco LLC elected to be taxed as a corporation. Therefore, prior to January 1, 2010 no provision or liability for income taxes has been included in the accompanying financial statements, except for income taxes relating to the financial statements of Dillco and Aspen (the current parent (or holding) company for the Company’s operations and assets).

 

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The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets based on the differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities will be recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized, based upon an assessment of both negative and positive evidence, in future tax returns.

 

The Company accounts for any uncertainty in income taxes by recognizing the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company measures the tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The application of income tax law is inherently complex. Laws and regulations in this area are voluminous and are often ambiguous.  As such, the Company is required to make many subjective assumptions and judgments regarding income tax exposures. Interpretations of and guidance surrounding income tax law and regulations change over time and may result in changes to the Company’s subjective assumptions and judgments which can materially affect amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income. The result of the reassessment of the Company’s tax positions did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Interest and penalties associated with tax positions are recorded in the period assessed as general and administrative expenses. No interest or penalties have been assessed as of June 30, 2012. The Company files tax returns in the United States, in the states of Colorado, Kansas, Pennsylvania and Utah. The tax years 2008 through 2010 remain open to examination in the taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.

 

Stock-based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 718, “Stock Compensation”, which required companies to recognize compensation expense for the share-based payments based on the estimated fair value of the awards.

 

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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

Other than the guarantees made by Enservco (as the parent Company) and by Mr. Herman on various loan agreements, the Company had no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to our stockholders.

 

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

  

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”), as of June 30, 2012, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer). Based upon and as of the date of that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2012.

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the 1934 Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the 1934 Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were not any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated by the SEC under the 1934 Act) during the quarter ended June 30, 2012, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II

 

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

There are no material pending legal or regulatory proceedings against the Company, and it is not aware of any that are known to be contemplated.

 

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

See the risk factors set forth in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in that Form 10-K.

 

Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2012 the Company did not engage in, or effect, any unregistered sales of equity securities.

 

Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

None.

 

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

Item 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No. Title
2.01 Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated June 24, 2010. (1)
3.01 Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. (2)
3.02 Amended and Restated Bylaws. (3)
11.1 Statement of Computation of per share earnings (contained in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
31.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Michael Herman, Principal Executive Officer). Filed herewith.
31.2 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rick D. Kasch, Principal Financial Officer). Filed herewith.
32 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Michael D. Herman, Chief Executive Officer, and Rick D. Kasch, Chief Financial Officer).  Filed herewith.

  

(1) Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 24, 2010 and filed on the same date.
  (2) Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 30, 2010, and filed on January 4, 2011. 
  (3) Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 27, 2010, and filed on July 28, 2010. 

 

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In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we have duly caused this report to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  ENSERVCO CORPORATION
   
   
Date: August 10, 2012 /s/ Michael D. Herman
   

Michael D. Herman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

     
     
Date: August 10, 2012   /s/ Rick D. Kasch
    Rick D. Kasch, President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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